Now is definitely the time to take risks. I have two daughters, both of whom are now grown and married, with kids. One has two kids, the other almost has two kids, she’s due very soon—twins. They were each...

Here’s the scenario: You’re a 21 year old aspiring novelist living on restaurant tips in one of the most expensive cities on earth. Think of finance and management expert Zvi Bodie as the benevolent, numerate uncle...